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23-01-2023 | Breast Cancer | Review Article

Breast Lump Should be Measured Precisely

Authors: Rijuta Aphale, Srineil Vuthaluru, Simran Joshi, Vuthaluru Seenu, Anurag Srivastava

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Issue 5/2023

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The breast lump is the commonest presentation in clinically diagnosed breast cancer. There is a need to measure the diameter of the primary tumour accurately. In this review, we present the rationale for precise measurement of tumour size and its relationship with outcomes of therapy.

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Title: Breast Lump Should be Measured Precisely
Authors: Rijuta Aphale
Srineil Vuthaluru
Simran Joshi
Vuthaluru Seenu
Anurag Srivastava
Publication date: 23-01-2023
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue 5/2023
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-023-03675-6

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